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  • Development of an Automated Heating System for a Prototype Rotary Dryer for Drying of Saw Dust for Pellet Production 
    Priyashan, W.D.M .; Sampath, N.M.I.P.; Iranthan, H.D.I.; Herath, H.M.C.M.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Saw dust based pellets are one of the most popular biomass based renewable energy sources in the current context where rotary dryers being used to dry the main raw material: saw dust in order to reduce moisture content ...
  • Development of an Automated Sorting Conveyor Based on Image Processing 
    Jayasekara, M.G.T.C.; Kumara, H.R.P.S.; Gowrithas, N.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Image processing is a one of the popular techniques used in industrial quality controlling. Such a system usually consists of image acquisition and processing, followed by actuation operations. Image processing provides ...
  • Development of Coir Mat for Thermal Insulation Purposes 
    Priyadarshani, K.A.M.; Marawanagoda, R.C.; Sirajulhasan, A.; Srimal, L.K.T.; Baduge, S.; Gallage, R. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Thermal insulators are meant to reduce the rate of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. This can be either in order to prevent heat loss or to keep heat out. This experimental study aimed to develop a ...
  • Efficient Power Distribution and Consumption in Smart Grid 
    Kiruthiga, R.; Mufthi, M.A.; Zainul Haq, M.R.M.; De Silva, D.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    In the electrical network of a country, Distribution is tire final stage in delivering power involving distributors as well as consumers. Both distribution and consumption of electric power in tire Smart grid system can ...
  • Experimental Investigation of an Efficient Retrofitting Technique for Corroded Concrete Structures 
    Ahamed, M.Z.S.; Rathnayake, R.M.M.C.; Ifham, M.R.M.; Sanjeewa, H.V.A.N.; Appuhamy, J.M.R.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    The repair and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete structures in coastal areas is a major challenge to civil engineers. These structures often require repairs due to concrete deterioration caused by reinforcement ...
  • Extruding Temperature Analysis for the Smart 3D Printer 
    Wijayasuriya, W.A.H.S.; Gurusinghe, G.T.S.; Sumathipala, H.E.S.; Kariyawasam, C. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    This is a research paper on 3D printing, which has become a popular topic in today's technological discussions. Because it can produce different kinds of objects with different materials from the same machine. In this ...
  • Feasibility of Shifting Non-Critical Loads to Battery Bank in Domestic Sector in Sri Lanka 
    Kurera, S.K.R.M.; Ratnayake, R.P.V.M.; Gunasinghe, Y.H.M.C.; Ireshika, M.A.S.T. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    With the technological development, people tend to use more electrical equipment to ease their living behavior. As Sri Lanka is not a heavily industrialized country, electricity demand strikes its peak value between 18:30 ...
  • Feasibility Study on Efficiency Improvement in Photovoltaic Cell by Heat Pipe Surface Cooling Methods 
    Arshad, M.U.M.; Uthayarahavan, A.; Appuhami, P.A.D.S.P.; Baduge, S.; Ranjan, M.T.T. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Solar energy is an abundant renewable energy source and then worldwide attention has paid to use this source for the electricity generation. The photovoltaic (PV) effect is most widely utilized as direct conversion of ...
  • Field-Scale Anaerobic Filter System with Low-Cost Packing Media for the Treatment of Landfill- Leachate 
    Fernando, D.M.T.; Chamenuka, K.G.D.; Dayanthi, W.K.C.N. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Anaerobic filter is a major concern in the treatment of landfill-leachate and one major drawback is the usage of expensive packing media. Hence the investigations on low-cost and locally available packing media would be ...
  • Identifying and Mitigating the Problems in an Inverter Circuit due to Switching Spikes and Malfunction of IGBT/MOSFETs 
    Karunathilaka, G.R.S.M.; Ranathunga, R.A.A.K.; Senanayaka, R.M.Y.; Chandrasena, R.P.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    This research investigates the reasons for inverter building project failures. Most of the projects which are based on inverter circuit design fail due to switching spikes and/or malfunction of IGBT/MOSETs. This paper ...
  • Investigating a Suitable Method for Prediction of Lightning 
    Samarasinghe, K.P.B.; Maduwantha, W.C.; Fernando, W.I.N.R.; Ranaweera, P.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Lightning can be defined as a transient, high-current electric discharge in air whose length is measured in kilometers. Modern world smart features are invading the concepts of technology. Thus, domestic smart concept ...
  • Investigation of Safety Allocation for Construction Projects Using Accident Cost Analysis 
    Premawardhana, E.M.T.P.; Malkanthi, S.N. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Construction sector in Sri Lanka has tremendously grown in the recent past. Since the construction industry is based on manpower, health and safety of workers should be in higher position. However, healdr and safety has ...
  • Low-Cost Anaerobic Treatment Method for Landfill-Leachate 
    Herath, H.M.L.V.K.; Tharanga, K.H.S.S.; Nanayakkara, B.S.R.; Dayanthi, W.K.C.N. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Anaerobic treatment methods are usually suitable for landfill-leachate. However, most of the anaerobic methods are quite expensive due to the high cost of artificial filtration media. Hence the aim of this study was to ...
  • Mathematical Modelling and Dynamic Controlling of an Autonomous Surface Vessel for Fresh Water Applications 
    Kumara, K.J.C. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    An Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) can be defined as a vehicle controlling its own steeringand speed for navigation, dynamic positioning, motion stabilization, obstacle detectionand avoidance. ASV model has been developed ...
  • Mitigating Frequency Fluctuations in Micro-Grids Using Energy Storage Systems 
    Ariyarathne, R.M.A.S .; Kumari, M.G.S.I.; Fernando, B.D.S.K.; Chandrasena, R.P.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Micro-grids are becoming increasingly attractive to consumers as well as to power utilities. A great number of them will be installed at consumer sites. In this situation, reliability of micro-grid operation is more ...
  • Optimization of Bio-diesel Production process and the Machine 
    Karunathilaka, B.M.; Bulathsinghala, B.V.A.; Lareef, M.M.; Ambawatte, H.C.; Pathmasiri, K.; Kodituwakku, C.I. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    During the past decade, energy crisis for petroleum products is a considerable factor for the sustainability. Hence the biodiesel production is a good alternative energy which is one of the most promising energy sources. ...
  • Optimization of Green Tea Production Machine for Cottage Level SME 
    Anojan, P.; Abeysooriya, W.G.K.K.; Aravincia, A.B.S.; Gunavvardana, S.D.; Ambawatte, H.C. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Sri Lanka is the largest tea exporter and the fourth largest producer of tea in all over the world. But green tea manufacturing is functioning at a very low level with fewer production rates. Less knowledge of the ...
  • Optimization of Selected Parameters Influencing the Total Phenolic Content Determination of Sesame Oil 
    Sangheetha, S.; Abeysekara, O.C.; Shanthini, R. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Antioxidant activity of sesame {Sesamum indicum L.) oil can be assessed by determining its total phenolic content (TPC) using Folin-Ciocalteu reagent (FCR) method. Objective of this study was to optimize V, volume of ...
  • Parameter Study for Effective Wireless Power Transmission through Inductive Coupling 
    Rathriayaka, Y.G.R.M.I.D.; Sanjeewa, M.A.N.; Sumaya, M.M.F.; Jayathunga, E.H.; Chandrasena, R.P.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) has been recorded more than 100 years ago during Nikola Tesla's era. However, this technology has not been utilized until recently due to various limitations exist in WPT technology. ...
  • Performance Analysis of an LED based Visible Light Communication System for Indoor Data Transmission 
    Rathnayaka, R.M.S.P.; Rupasinghe, D.D.C.D.; Samaraweera, S.D.R.D.; Walpita, H.W.H.L. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    This paper presents a practical scheme for analyzing the performance of a Visible Light Communication (VLC) system in an indoor environment. The performance of the visible light communication system depends on several ...

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